Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture

Galway 2020

Galway has been named fourth-best city in the world to visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet. The Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture festival is just one of the reasons helping to make Galway extra special this year. This event takes place across the city and county throughout the year and is the largest cultural event held on the island of Ireland. With events planned across the City & County, Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture is a great reason to come and visit this beautiful part of the world.

There are so many wonderful events planned throughout the county this year we have listed a number of our highlights, but a full list of events is available on the Galway 2020 website:

Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture Opening Ceremony

Celebrations will begin in towns and villages across the county of Galway.

Dates: 1st - 8th February 2020

Location: Galway City and County

Following a ceremonial turf cutting on the 1st of February to mark St Brigid’s Day, the Fire Tour Ceremony will travel across the county.

John Gerrard’s works – Straw Work and Leaf Work – will be located outdoors in Galway City and Connemara on major LED walls set within a large stunning Mirror Pavilion which will reflect the environment around it.

Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture is just one of the reasons to visit Galway this year, come and see why Galway is in the top 5 of Lonely Planet's best places to visit in the world in 2020.